Queen Victoria Building Sydney
The Queen Victoria Building is possibly the most beautiful shopping centre in the world.
The magnificent Queen Victoria Building, or QVB for short, is an architectural delight that should not be missed during you visit to Sydney. It is definitely one of the most beautiful shopping centres in the world and stunning to say the least. The QVB was completed in 1898 in the midst of a severe recession. The intricate Romanesque architecture topped with a centre dome required the employment many skilled craftsmen who would otherwise have been out of work during this difficult time.
When it first opened the QVB housed a concert hall, offices, warehouse space and shop space for many different services and tradespeople. Eventually the Concert Hall was replaced by the City Library and then, after a major retrofit in the 1930's, Sydney's City Council became the primary tenant.
The building gradually became run down again over the years and there was even some consideration of demolition. Fortunately, through a partnership agreement the building was painstakingly restored again between 1984 and 1986 followed by another refurbishing in 2009 for a total investment of $134 million.
The Queen Victoria Building now has many boutique shops and services throughout it's 4 levels. Outside the south end of the building the Bicentennial Plaza features a statue of Queen Victoria and the Royal Wishing Well which raises funds to benefit children who are deaf or blind.
There are many more interesting features and details in this incredible and beautifully detailed building - too many to mention here. This is one shopping centre where you may want to bring your camera.
Nearby attractions: Sydney Tower, Pitt Street Mall, Sydney Town Hall, Saint Andrew's Cathedral and Hyde Park.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoQueen Victoria Building Sydney Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: 455 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Phone: (02) 9265 6800
Official Website: Queen Victoria Building Sydney
Queen Victoria Building Sydney Reviews
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The QVB is truly one of the most beautiful shopping centres in the world. Beyond the endless high-end shops and excellent eateries spread across its multiple floors, the building itself is a spectacular example of Romanesque Revival architecture.
It's a wonderful place to walk and soak up history. And speaking of history: the famous mystery letter from Queen Elizabeth II is a real-life time capsule and won't be opened until 2085. The instructions for the letter are on display, leaving visitors to wonder what message the late Queen left for the future citizens of Sydney.
A Wong - 2 weeks ago
What an amazing store, lots of ornate points of interest, stained glass windows, spiral staircase, fancy fretwork, banisters, and a dome of epic proportions.
The Australian Clock is a truly wonderful thing to behold.
I wanted to spend more time looking around, but we were on a mission and only managed a brief viewing.
Jane R - a week ago
Best heritage shopping centre in Sydney city Queen Victoria Building. Multiple levels of amazing cafe with best coffee, meals & deserts. Plenty of shops, arcades & areas for beautiful photos. It is next to Pitt Street Mall the main shopping street.
Park your car at Centro cinema car park centre Saturday or Sunday for $15 for whole day.
Jason Oh - 2 weeks ago
The Queen Victoria Building is a masterpiece of architecture. This building is immaculately well kept. There are multiple floors of shops and food establishments. From the beautiful stained glass to the old elevators it's a sight to see. It really is a testament to how much there care about the building when you see how clean and well kept it is.
If you're in the area stop in , shop, eat and take in its beauty.
Chris Amendola - a month ago
The Queen Victoria Building is a timeless blend of history and elegance in the heart of Sydney.
Its grand architecture and boutique stores are really impressive. Especially the clock inside the centre is amazing architecture.
Haresh Kashyap - 2 weeks ago
Directions
| Train Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Light Rail L2 | QVB | 1 minute |
| T1, T2, T3 or T4 | Town Hall | 1 minute |
| T2, T3, or T8 | St. James | 3 minutes |
How to get to Queen Victoria Building Sydney by Train
By Light Rail L2: Exit at QVB which is right across the raod from the Queen Victoria Building.
By Train:Town Hall Station has a direct underground passage to the QVB (1 minute) or Exit St. James Station onto Elizabeth Street and cross over and continue west on Market Street (3 minutes).
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